Office of Climate Change and Health Equity

• 2023

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The Office of Climate Change and Health Equity addresses the impact of climate change on the health of the American people. The Assistant Secretary for Health wants to create an environment where every person is safe and healthy and created this office to address this growing issue.

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Hazard: Severe Weather

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Global Warming; Climate Change; Health Equity

Institutions: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); Office of Climate Change and Health Equity (OCCHE)

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